emirates7 - Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), praised H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, for her pioneering and inspiring contributions to empowering Emirati women. He highlighted her remarkable achievements as a role model for women globally.

In his statement for Emirati Women’s Day, Ghobash emphasized the collaborative spirit instilled by the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, which has been key in driving the country’s vision by involving all segments of society. He stressed that achieving sustainability requires collective effort.

Ghobash noted that Emirati women play a crucial role in sustainability, whether through their family roles or in their professional and societal contributions. The success of Emirati women is a testament to Sheikh Zayed’s vision of their active participation in nation-building. This effort is supported by the ongoing women's empowerment initiatives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.